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This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVR, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2010-2019 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
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This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVR, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2020-2029 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
  
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
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The [http://www.svr.co.uk/ '''SVR Main Web Site'''] is  primarily aimed at the travelling public.  It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.
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The [https://www.svr.co.uk/ '''SVR Main Web Site'''] is  primarily aimed at the travelling public.  It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.
  
[http://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.   
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[https://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains occasional news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.   
  
<b>'[http://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
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<b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
  
<b>'[http://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.  
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<b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.  
 
   
 
   
 
<b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
 
<b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
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==Forthcoming special events==
 
==Forthcoming special events==
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=155 A Very British Summer!]: 20 July - 1 September  
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*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend]  
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=144 Day of Dance]: 3 August
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*29 September - 2 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability):
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=108 Steam on the Road]: 10-11 August
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:* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=889 Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival]: 16-30 August. Black and white photographic exhibition by Kathryn O’Connor at [[Bridgnorth|Bridgnorth Refreshment Room]]
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:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
*[https://www.railart.co.uk/index.html Rail Art 2019]: 17 August - 29 September. Exhibition by the Guild of Railway Artists at [[Kidderminster Railway Museum]]
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:* '''56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=52 Classic Vehicle Day]: 31 August
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*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre]  
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 On The Buses]: 1 September
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*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train]  
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=150 CAMRA Beer Festival] Bridgnorth Station: 5-7 September
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*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)]
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 Autumn Steam Gala]: 19-22 September. Visiting locomotive:
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*18 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] commences (selected dates to 23 December)
:'''76017''': BR Riddles Standard 4MT class Mogul. With thanks to Mid Hants Railway Ltd
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/caroltrains/ Carol Trains] commence (selected dates to 17 December)
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=124 Autumn Diesel Gala]: 3-6 October. Visiting locomotives:
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains] commence (selected dates to 24 December)
:'''[[BR Class 33 33108|33108]]''': B.R.C.W. Class 33 Bo-Bo [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December)
:'''37688 Great Rocks''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Co [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
 
:'''40106  Atlantic Conveyor''': BR Class 40 1Co-Co1 [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
 
:'''[[Class 50 Alliance Limited | 50033 Glorious]]''': E.E. Class 50 Co-Co
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 Ghost Trains]: 26, 30 & 31 October
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=135 The Wizard Express]: 26 October - 3 November
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=106 Christmas Gift Fayre]: 16-17 November (revised date)
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=139 Santa Specials]: 30 November, 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=57 Christmas Carol Trains]: 30 November, 1, 7, 14 & 21 December
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=83 Engine House Christmas Carvery]: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 December
 
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
[[Main Page]]<br>
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*[[Main Page]]
[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]<br>
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Links==
 
==Links==
[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>
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*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]
[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]
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*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]
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[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]

Revision as of 20:30, 22 September 2022

This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the latest history timeline page as necessary.

Links to sources of information

(Links will open in a new window)

The SVR Main Web Site is primarily aimed at the travelling public. It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.

SVR Live is also an official SVRSevern Valley Railway web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVRSevern Valley Railway Live contains occasional news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVRSevern Valley Railway-related websites, now discontinued.

'Express Points' is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive of past editions.

'Branch Lines' is a monthly newsletter for SVRSevern Valley Railway Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.

SVRSevern Valley Railway Online’ is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVRSevern Valley Railway for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

The SVRSevern Valley Railway has active official Social Media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Forthcoming special events

  • 55009 Alycidon: E.E.English Electric Class 55 Deltic Co-Co
  • 56081: BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 56 Co-Co #
  • 56098: BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 56 Co-Co #

See also

References


Links